Group Therapy: A group analytic approach

This comprehensive work brings group analysis fully into the twenty-first century. The authors utilize personal experiences, critical eyes, and historical perspectives to provide an integrated view of theory and practice. Rooted firmly in the pioneering work of S.H. Foulkes, the book nevertheless incorporates the rich developments in psychoanalysis, group dynamics, and relational psychology that have evolved since then. This volume will place the reader firmly at the center of contemporary group theory and treatment. -Victor L. Schermer, MA, LFAGPA, psychologist, author, Life Fellow of the American Group Psychotherapy Association.

An outstanding combination of psychological awareness, group analytic wisdom, artistic ability and literary flair. Together they weave a fascinating, multi-layered and -textured tapestry of the analytic psychotherapy group that is at the same time highly accessible to readers: qualified group analysts, students in the field and interested others who may wish to explore and understand this developing field. -Morris Nitsun, Clinical Psychologist, Consultant NHS Psychologist in Group Psychotherapy, Training Group Analyst, Institute of Group Analysis, London.

A joyous, beautiful read, presenting the origins and flourishing of Group Analysis; the best read for all: students, therapists and teachers. We all can take pleasure and pride in the state of our art so eloquently laid out. -Malcolm Pines, MRCPsych, Co-Founder of Institute of Group Analysis, Former President of the International Association of Group Psychotherapy.

A fascinating, beautifully written, accessible, enjoyable book - especially the rich and humane accounts of clinical encounters in groups. I learned a great deal from it and wished such a book had been available when I was training; it would have been like having another wise mentor and supervisor at my elbow. We may be living in anxious times, but we are also living in creative times, when clinicians like Nick Barwick and Martin Weegmann can write so beautifully about their work. -Gwen Adshead, Forensic Psychiatrist, Psychotherapist and Group Analyst.

Group Therapy - a Group Analytic Approach is what J.R. Rees wrote with regard to Foulkes' first book: A 'careful primer` of contemporary group analysis, instructive and indispensable for students and experienced practitioners alike. -Dieter Nitzgen, Training Group Analyst, Institute of Group Analysis, Heidelberg, Germany, Editor Group Analysis.